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NEW Colnago G5-X Gravel Bike Ride Review: Versatile or Compromised?

Cycling Weekly

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The new Colnago G5-X is the latest gravel bike to release in 2026 and we've been riding the gravel race bike ahead of it's launch.

In this first ride review we take a look at the features on the new gravel bike, what it's like to ride and whether it will suit your gravel cycling.

Presented by: Jamie Williams
Videographer/Editor: Edward Westrop & Andrew Daley

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18 Comments

@DittersGustav 16 hours ago

They should put Pogacar on one and make him win unbound, then they could claim it is the fastest gravel bike ever, just like specialized did with Keegan and Co.

@InstaBlitz-l9t 1 hour ago

It seems to me that this race bike is the perfect machine for non competition driven people (like me :). It's indeed sporty but not too exclusive, making it a perfect bike for everyday fast afterwork rides, weekend adventures, and everything in between, with not too aggressive position, some comfort, yet still having robust performance. It might very much be my next bike.

@JustBrowsing777 16 hours ago

Nothing sets this bike apart from the competition. It's just an expensive bike. Some will undoubtedly buy it because it is a Colnago.

@OleKyrreBrnd 15 hours ago

Interesting prospect this, looks refreshingly «normal». However, I keep hearing of this Wilier Rave ID 2 testing. Is there a review video coming for that as well?

@andrewwhite1065 5 hours ago

As much as i enjoyed my old steel touring with a comfortable seat and later a non suspension mountain bike on gravel roads.
Id still prefer a cannondale type headshock system and a decent suspension post on a newer gravel bike.
Or is weight the only consideration today?

@mtbert9307 15 hours ago

Giant also only do one gravel bike, how does it compare to a revolt? In feeling fast and fun to ride

@kevindean9613 15 hours ago

The Lauf Seigla race with Sram Force is over 2k cheaper than the lowest priced bike here .& I can't see the Seigla being improved upon .

@Roger101Watson 15 hours ago

It's dull isn't it? Given the choice I would have to plump for the Wilier Rave or the new Canyon which does look cool.

@bose80085 11 hours ago

13:49 Where did u mount the action camera? Is it even below the HRM strap? Asking as I too want to have a shot like this. Also shot on i360 cam or something even wider?

@sevelo321 16 hours ago

If the majority of your riding is rougher chip &seal roads with about 20% gravel, which would you buy: this Colnago or a Wilier Rave slr ID2?

@FabioFerraro76 7 hours ago

So, they built an Enve Mog, 10 years later…

@garyhocking6947 11 hours ago

Can’t afford a new bike. I’ll stick with my old Giant Revolt and 42mm tires.

@tbox105 37 minutes ago

Refreshingly non proprietary aside from the 1 piece bar and stem which is sadly ubiquitous at the upper end these days.

@xcg1234 16 hours ago

Nah, in 2026 we got tons of brands to choose from. This is a boring bike.

@lazlo2511 16 hours ago

I was expecting a little more, it’s very bland and nothing about it says buy me. Colnago don’t seem to be cracking the gravel sector. It’s a pity, other Italian brands are making far more interesting products.